Checking retirement plans never gets old during divorce

When one is going through emotionally difficult times, it can be quite difficult to see the road immediately ahead. In divorce, however, it is necessary to consider not only the short term implications, but also the longer term ones. This will apply in particular to California residents who have financial arrangements that relate to retirement. […]

Divorce: Until debt do us part?

There are any number of reasons why marriages come to an end. While many couples may simply outgrow each other over time, there are many more who find that there are pressures that come to bear such enormous weight that it may seem like divorce is the only solution. Many California residents experience financial difficulties that can […]

Divorce can affect one’s employment benefits

Mistakes happen: that is a fact of life. During stressful times, it is easy to overlook things. While one may have his or her mind on personal matters, it may not occur to a California resident that there could be an employment-related aspect that may be affected by his or her divorce. A county commission in […]

It’s wrong to attempt to remove a spouse’s rights during divorce

At what point should one become suspicious that his or her marriage is in trouble? While for one person, it may be a change in a spouse’s personal habits, for another, it may be a change in his or her working pattern. Whatever the event that triggers the notion, some California residents come to realize […]

Domestic violence: No one knows what goes on behind closed doors

In movies made in the past, it was easy to spot the ‘baddies’ – they were always the ones wearing black hats. Many California residents who have endured domestic violence have wished that it was so simple in real life. Abusers often wear faces that, in public, seem charming and caring, yet behind closed doors they may […]

Mary J. Blige, Kenduu Isaacs: dispute over spousal support

When money is no object, the good times roll. Some California residents will be familiar with what happens when the tide turns, especially when divorce is on the horizon. Adjusting to a reduction in income can be difficult, especially if one is used to living in luxury. A recent celebrity divorce case raises the question […]

Is there a legal time limit on child support claims?

The involvement of children may be one of the more stressful and difficult aspects of a divorce. While the best interest of the children should be at the forefront of each parent’s mind, there are occasions when it can seem as though this is far from being the case. It is quite common to seek child […]

What happens to the house when couples divorce?

The decision to end a marriage brings up many questions. Deciding how to divide the household contents may be easier than deciding what should be done with the marital home itself. There are various factors that California residents may wish to consider if this aspect of the divorce settlement is a contentious issue. Where a house has […]

Divorce rates among older couples is higher than one may think

The prospect of getting older can be a mixed blessing. One may not look forward to aging, though many people see their later years in a more positive light. As one’s working life begins to wind down, it can lead to the ability to spend more time with loved ones, or to pursue the hobbies […]

What happens when there is a third party to the divorce?

Marriage is rarely a simple affair. A simple affair, however, can be a symptom that points to the possibility of impending divorce, something with which many California residents may be familiar. Sometimes, the consequences of an affair may become complicated by the arrival of children. For many years, a man in California was married to […]